… , such as end-stage organ failure (heart failure, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD),
liver cirrhosis, and severe renal dysfunction), as well as neurological illnesses (…

… People with advanced chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) have distressing
physical and psychological symptoms, often have limited understanding of their …

… the definition, purpose, benefits, and optimal timing of palliative care in advanced NSCLC. …
universal provision of specialized palliative care to patients with advanced lung cancer, it is …

… in quality of life. None of the studies identified in this review focused specifically on women
with advanced COPD receiving PC, despite the significant impact that this illness has on …

… We describe an integrated respiratory and palliative care service for patients with advanced
lung disease, which was unique in its capacity to both provide physician review within an …

… only review of palliative care outcome measures in ILD patients. Our initial search was broad,
including all studies evaluating palliative care interventions in advanced lung disease. We …

… All the studies included were done during the last year of life, final hospitalisation or were
conducted in a population with advanced COPD or end- stage lung cancer. The diversity and …

… between certain diagnoses—such as higher rates of mechanical ventilation among patients
with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) compared with those with cancer 5 —…

… stable over the last few years despite having advanced lung disease.” … disease and people
often die of their lung disease,’ but then when I add ‘Maybe you should see our palliative care …

… and patients to recognize that COPD is a potentially life-limiting condition. Further, most …
neglect of anticipatory (advance) care planning (ACP) and of early palliative care. The same …